Elderly, Exercise
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aimed to utilize an interactive exergame mat system to develop a novel cognitive-physical training program and explore the training effects on physical performance, cognitive function, dual-task walking (DTW), and fall risk compared to the control condition.
Detailed description
The exercise group performed exergames with simultaneous cognitive-physical training, while the control group underwent a multicomponent exercise intervention focused on physical and cognitive training. A 2-hour training session was completed weekly for 3 months.
Interventions
combined physical and cognitive training
Sponsors
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* aged 65 years or older, and being able to walk independently without any assistive devices
Exclusion criteria
* had severe lower-extremity joint pain, cognitive impairment, or visual problems that impeded their participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change in lower-limb muscle strength | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | 30-second chair stand test |
| change in upper-limb muscle strength | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | 30-second arm curl test |
| change in aerobic endurance | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | 2-minute step test |
| change in lower-body flexibility | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | chair sit and reach test |
| change in upper-body flexibility | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | back scratch test |
| change in dynamic balance | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | 8-foot up and go test |
| change in static balance | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | single-leg stand test |
| change in grasp strength | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | hand grip strength |
| change in lower limb motor function | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | foot tapping test |
| change in cognitive function | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | Montreal Cognitive Assessment |
| change in cognitive dual-task walking | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | 8-foot up and go walking while counting |
| change in motor dual-task walking | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | 8-foot up and go walking while carrying a tray |
| change in fall risk | before and after 3-month exercise training interventions | fall risk questionnaire |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed